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IT Consulting
& Advisory Services

I help small and mid-size businesses build secure, compliant, and scalable IT operations — without the overhead of a full-time IT department.

7+
Years IT experience
$100K+
Client cost savings
SOC 2
Audit-ready delivery
SMBs
Primary focus
About Me

The Person Behind
the Infrastructure

I don't just manage IT — I build systems that secure, scale, and outlast the person who built them. Five years in, I'm still the one who reads the audit logs for fun.

danny@dannyguzman.com ~ zsh
About
Danny Guzman
Danny Guzman
IT Consultant & Fractional IT Leader
📍 Eastvale, CA

I'm Danny Guzman — an IT consultant with 7+ years of hands-on experience building secure, compliant, and operationally sound IT environments for businesses that can't afford to get it wrong.

I work with small and mid-size businesses that need enterprise-grade IT without the enterprise overhead. Whether you're preparing for a SOC 2 audit, migrating to the cloud, tightening your security posture, or just need a trusted IT partner — I deliver outcomes, not just advice.

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SOC 2 Compliance
LinkedIn · 2025
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Foundations of Cybersecurity
Google · 2023
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Generative AI
LinkedIn · 2025
Security & Compliance
SOC 2HIPAADrataPen TestingPhishing Simulations
Infrastructure & Platforms
Microsoft IntuneM365Cloudflare OneAzure ADOktaJira SM
Data & Automation
SnowflakedbtFivetranSQLAI Automation
Services & Expertise
What I Can Do for Your Business

Practical IT consulting built around your goals — not a generic playbook.

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Compliance & Audit Readiness

I guide SMBs through SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance from the ground up — building the policies, controls, and evidence workflows needed to pass audits and satisfy enterprise vendor requirements.

SOC 2HIPAADrataPolicy Development
Clean audits, zero findings — repeatedly
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Cloud Migration & M365 Setup

Whether you're moving from Google Workspace, setting up Microsoft 365 from scratch, or migrating to the cloud — I handle the full transition with minimal disruption and maximum security posture.

Microsoft 365Azure ADGoogle WorkspaceIntune
Zero downtime migrations for SMB teams
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Security & Zero Trust Implementation

I assess your current security posture, identify gaps, and implement zero trust architecture — endpoint controls, identity enforcement, phishing simulation, and security awareness training.

Zero TrustCloudflare OneEndpoint SecurityPen Testing
Measurable reduction in attack surface
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Fractional IT Leadership

Need a seasoned IT leader without the full-time cost? I serve as your Fractional IT Manager or vCIO — owning your IT roadmap, vendor relationships, and technology strategy on a flexible engagement basis.

IT StrategyVendor ManagementIT RoadmapvCIO
Enterprise IT leadership at SMB cost
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IT Cost Optimization

I audit your full technology stack — licenses, contracts, SaaS tools, and cloud spend — identifying redundancies and renegotiating where possible. Past clients have recovered six figures in wasteful IT spend.

SaaS AuditCost ReductionVendor NegotiationCloud Optimization
$100K+ in client savings delivered
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IT Infrastructure & Automation

From network architecture to endpoint management to workflow automation — I design and implement IT infrastructure that scales with your business and reduces manual overhead across your team.

Infrastructure DesignAutomationEndpoint ManagementVoIP
Faster ops, lower overhead, more uptime
Credentials & Expertise
What I Bring to the Table

7+ years of hands-on experience across the full IT stack — from infrastructure to compliance to security to strategy.

Security & Compliance
SOC 2 Type I & II HIPAA Drata Pen Testing Coordination Phishing Simulation Vulnerability Management Security Policy Development Risk Assessment Zero Trust Architecture
Infrastructure & Platforms
Microsoft Intune Microsoft 365 Azure AD / Entra ID Google Workspace Cloudflare One Okta Jira Service Management Networking & DNS VoIP Systems
Data & Automation
Snowflake dbt Fivetran SQL AI Workflow Automation No-code Tooling Process Automation BI Analytics
Leadership & Strategy
Fractional IT Leadership Vendor Negotiation IT Roadmap Development Budget Optimization Team Management Stakeholder Communication Project Management Executive Advisory
Certifications & Credentials
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Foundations of Cybersecurity
Google · 2023
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SOC 2 Compliance Essential Training
LinkedIn Learning · 2025
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Agile Analysis — IIBA®-AAC
LinkedIn Learning · 2025
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Generative AI
LinkedIn Learning · 2025
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B.S. Computer Science
Colorado Technical University · 2026
Global Threat Intelligence
Why Security Never Sleeps
1,247
Threats Blocked
3,891
Attack Attempts
99.9%
Uptime
LIVE THREAT MONITOR · Global Attack Surface LIVE
Critical threat
High severity
Monitored origin
Blocked / mitigated
Thought Leadership
Insights for Business Leaders

Practical perspectives on IT, security, and compliance — written for the people who run the business, not just the people who run the servers.

SECURITY · 5 MIN READ
Your Employee Onboarding Process Is a Security Risk

Most SMBs don't realize their onboarding workflow is an access control gap. Here's what it costs you — and how to fix it without a dedicated IT team.

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COST SAVINGS · 4 MIN READ
You're Probably Wasting Money on IT You Don't Use

Redundant licenses, forgotten contracts, and shadow SaaS add up fast. A simple framework for auditing your stack and recovering the spend.

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STRATEGY · 6 MIN READ
Why Your Business Needs IT Strategy, Not Just IT Support

Reactive IT keeps the lights on. Strategic IT protects your revenue, satisfies enterprise clients, and scales with your business. Here's the difference.

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Contact

Let's Work Together.

Whether you need help with compliance, a cloud migration, security hardening, or just want an expert set of eyes on your IT environment — I'm available for project-based and ongoing consulting engagements. Let's start with a conversation.

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